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[were_it_so_easy]

It has been mentioned that fortifications may be necessary. But, not all fortifications are of physical means. I know well that it can be the one at your back that can stab or support in the heat of battle. An alliance can be fortifying indeed.

Demon, perhaps it is better we settle this grudge between us.

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[catherine_b320]

[She's silent for a time. A Sangheili, an Elite, trying to settle anything with a means beyond an energy sword to the gut? Unheard of. Go-go-gadget Spartan paranoia.]

What do you have in mind?

[Her tone is flat, but doesn't quite manage to be devoid of inflection. One day, her curiosity will no doubt get her killed.]

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[were_it_so_easy]

A discussion, to end this evident hostility before it hampers us.

[They are being told that great monsters will rise against them. As with the parasite, it is a suggestion that they would face this shared enemy first.]

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[catherine_b320]

My terms.

[You wanna argue, Arbiter? Be her guest. She's not budging on this matter.]

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[were_it_so_easy]

As you will not come unarmed, then do not demand that of me.

[That is his term for your terms.]

Name your other terms.

[pimp_hat]

A mon actually be takin' my advice. I'll be damned.

[were_it_so_easy]

These means do not bear great honour, but the demons the humans created are formidable. The greater fool is the one that leaves them at his unguarded rear.

[And that is as close to a "you may have been a helpful influence in this" that anyone will get.]

[pimp_hat]

[Arbiter really knows how to make people feel all warm and fuzzy.]

Just what demon joo be talkin' 'bout?

[were_it_so_easy]

"Demon" is the term we have for human abominations that defy their fate and, unlike their kindred, do not die so easily.